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• Timonthy Craven, supports movement. <br />Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Martinez thanked all for <br />comments; appreciate the movement; requested an interpretation of <br />camping ordinance. Interim City Attorney Straka noted that no camping <br />ordinance applies to all groups equally. Councilmember Benavides noted <br />that it is not prudent for City to lift ordinance; exposed to lawsuit. Interim <br />City Attorney Straka indicated that although the City of Irvine allowed <br />camping, they do not have an ordinance like Santa Ana that does not <br />allow camping. Councilmember Tinajero concurred and noted that the <br />City Council has a responsibility to represent all citizens. Councilmember <br />Sarmiento commented on economy, open to working with groups and <br />recommended that City enter into discussions; City to review resolution <br />prepared by the City of Los Angeles in support of message and mission by <br />Movement. Mayor Pulido noted righteous cause and fundamental issues <br />that need to be addressed at National level. <br />MOTION: Directed the City Attorney to draft a resolution for City <br />Council consideration in support of message and mission of Occupy <br />Movement. <br />MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez <br />VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, <br />Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) <br />NOES: None (0) <br />ABSTAIN: None (0) <br />ABSENT: None (0) <br />COMMENTS <br />90A <br />90B <br />CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None <br />CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS <br />Councilmember Benavides: <br />• Attended Complete Street Workshop held today, November 7t" on <br />pedestrian safety along with Councilmember Martinez. <br />• Participated in Santa Ana Cultural Diversity Workshop; acknowledged <br />Jewish Anti-Defamation Coalition and other groups on success; City to <br />hold more meetings and invite other groups to participate. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 24 NOVEMBER 7, 2011 <br />1 OA-24